Broken Hill hit by 'possible tornado', as storms affect mining operations at Olympic Dam

The Bureau of Meteorology says a possible tornado could have caused the extensive power outage in Far West New South Wales as SA's Energy Minister confirms mining operations at Olympic Dam will be down for up to a week following storms in SA's north.

Broken Hill hit by 'possible tornado', as storms affect mining operations at Olympic Dam

Broken Hill hit by 'possible tornado', as storms affect mining operations at Olympic Dam

Broken Hill hit by 'possible tornado', as storms affect mining operations at Olympic Dam

Broken Hill hit by 'possible tornado', as storms affect mining operations at Olympic Dam

Broken Hill hit by 'possible tornado', as storms affect mining operations at Olympic Dam